compannero

Old Spanish

Alternative forms

• companero, conpanero, conpannero (alternative spellings)

Etymology

From companna (“company, entourage”) +‎ -ero.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kompaˈɲeɾo/

Noun

compannero m (plural companneros)

1. companion
   • c. 1200, Almerich, Fazienda de Ultramar, f. 55v:

     To argent es tõnado eſcoria to uino es buelto en agua. tos príceps ſe dañarõ compañeros ſon de ladrones […]

     Your silver becomes dross and your wine is turned into water. Your rulers have been corrupted, they are companions of thieves. […]

Descendants

• Spanish: compañero